PhD Candidate in Medical Robotics for Neurosurgery
ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research
The Neuro Robotics Group invites applications from excellent engeineers and scientists. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with excellent technical skills and a strong background in robotics and mechatronics as well as knowledge in micromanufacturing and material science to join the team. We offer a creative, international and multidisciplinary environment to conduct competitive research and development. Closely associated with the Department of Neurosurgery at the Bern University Hospital (Inselspital), we are dedicated to enhance patient care through fundamental and translational research.
More about the position
You will be part of our interdisciplinary project team of experts in mechanical and electrical engineering, robotics as well as neurosurgeons developing the next generation of robotic neurosurgical instruments. You will focus on device development (hardware and software), from conceptualization, design, prototyping, evaluation and assessment to the first devices that can be tested by our colleagues in neurosurgery. Your focus will be the development of small-scale robotic end-effectors for microsurgery in neurosurgical applications.
You have
- Master degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
- Expertise in micromanufacturing (manufacturing techniques and material science)
- Expertise in robotics and mechatronics
- Familiarity with mechanical design and CAD (e.g. Solidworks)
- Experience in programming (C/C++, ROS, Python) and software development
- Experience with medical device development is a plus
You are
- A hands-on person who likes to work with hardware
- An independent personality, self-driven, creative, solution-oriented, and a team-player
- You want to work in and contribute to an interdisciplinary and applied research environment
- You are excited to be exposed to a clinical environment and collaborate with clinical partners
- You want to see the translation of your work to the market and into the clinics
About the University of Bern
The University of Bern is located at the heart of Switzerland. Internationally connected and regionally anchored, the University of Bern cultivates exchange with society and strengthens partnerships between science, medicine business, and politics. The University of Bern is committed to a deliberate and ethical responsibility towards people, animate and inanimate nature. It strives as an important educator, promoting enterprise and industry in the region and beyond, and distinguishes itself through problem-oriented research into questions of pressing social relevance.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should be emailed
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Your application must contain:
The start date is January 2025 or by agreement.
to
manuela.eugster@unibe.ch
, with the subject "[OP-03] YourFullName".Your application must contain:
- motivation statement (max. 1 page)
- CV, diplomas, list of courses and grades
- contact details of at least two references
The start date is January 2025 or by agreement.
